5 Steps to Building a Strong Criminal Defense Strategy

5 Steps to Building a Strong Criminal Defense Strategy

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The Law Office of David A. Webster, P.A.

Whether you are guilty of the criminal offense or not, being charged with
a crime is a serious issue that deserves extreme attention to detail.
With your reputation, freedom, and future on the line, the most important
thing you can do in this situation is to build a strong
criminal defense strategy. As soon as you are charged, it is critical to plan your defense
strategy right away and give yourself plenty of time to prepare for your case.

The following are five steps to making a strong criminal defense strategy:

Select the best criminal defense lawyer for your case. During the selection process, it is wise to have at least three prospective
candidates before choosing only one. Make sure to select an attorney who
has had experience with your specific type of case. You may ask friends
and family if they have had any experience with criminal defense attorneys.

Discuss your legal options. Your attorney can thoroughly review your case and determine all of your
available legal options in order to either get your entire case dismissed
or your charges reduced significantly.

Disclose any and all details of your case to your lawyer. Provide all of the details concerning your side of the story. Your attorney
must know if there is any chance of an unexpected piece of evidence or
surprise witnesses coming forward for the prosecution. When your lawyer
is aware of the entire story, he or she can build an effective and personalized
defense around it.

Decide on a strategy and stick with your side of the story. Once your attorney develops a defense strategy, you must prepare a solid
story and practice telling it constantly. Having your side of the story
completely rehearsed and planned will help with the anxiety and nervousness
of being in the courtroom.

Dress appropriately for court. When you go to court, you want to have a professional appearance. Check
out our blog post titled “What to Wear to Court” for additional information and suggestions.

If you have been arrested for a crime in Florida,
contact The Law Office of David A. Webster, P.A. and request a free consultation
with our Seminole County criminal defense lawyer.